CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison Married

CaCee and Donald 

Donald Faison (Scrubs actor) married Cacee Cobb (Jessica Simpson former assistant) Saturday Dec.15, 2012 

The wedding took place at the Laurel Canyon home of the Donalds best friend, Zach Braff. The ceremony was held in a tent lit with twinkle lights. A gospel choir performed as the pride walked the aisle.

Jessica Simpson, of course was the maid of honor. Simpson, wore a black dress.  Groomsmen were Zach Braff and Joshua Radin.

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Anne Hathaway and Adam

Anne Hathaway married Adam Shulman on Saturday evening at a private estate in Big Sur. The actress wore a beautiful off the shoulder wedding dress by Valentino with long train and veil.  A white head piece covered her pixie cut hair.

The nature affair was planned by Yifat Oren and took place in front of more than 100 guests.

What do you think of her floral hair piece?

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Events

Here are a few pictures of some of our previous events.  We were invited as media to attend to the opening of the up most fabulous opening and promotion of WOW hair. I loved meeting this fabulous ladies. Daisy Fuentes, Sherri Shepherd and the fab Tabatha.  Ladies, these wigs are fabulous it is also a way to change up your hair style for your wedding or even an event you might be attending too.

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Engagement Photos

 You Just got ENGAGED!!  That is reason enough to celebrate and have photographs to remember this special moment and milestone in your lives together.

Once you become engaged, there are a many reasons to have engagement photos taken. As a couple, most have not been photographed professionally before, the engagement session is a valuable tool every couple should utilize. Engagement Photos are pictures you will cherish forever because of the fond memories you will associate with them. Plus, it’s fun! The engagement session feels a bit like a double date. Most of our couples tell us they didn't realize it would be so much fun! 

If you've always wanted to have your picture taken somewhere, now is the perfect time to do this. You can even choose a sentimental place, such as the place where you met, to have the photos taken. Your photos will mean more to you if you have them taken somewhere meaningful to you as a couple.

 Anna and her fiance personalized their engagement photos session.  They are huge fan of the NY Yankees!  How amazing are these pictures? one of my favorite photos! this really shows their interest and their fun personalities. 

The best part about the pictures are that hopefully  you and your fiance leave the session more in love than when you came, just as our beautiful soon to be bride and groom in these amazing pictures.

Wishing our soon to be bride and groom, lots of  love and happiness!!

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Natalie Portman Wedding Ceremony

Natalie and Benjamin

 Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied  married in Big Sur, California on Saturday night.The Jewish wedding ceremony took place at a private home after dark. The couple said their vows underneath a chuppah made of twigs. The bride wore a long sleeved wedding dress by Rodarte and a crown of wildflowers in her hair.

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How To Plan A Party On A Budget

How To Plan A Party On A Budget!

Do you have a big event coming up? or thinking of maybe celebrating a special moment in your life? I'm a big believer that there's nothing quite like the memories life's biggest milestones can create.  I for one love celebrating special moments in our lives.

The reality is that even the most beautiful memories can be overshadowed by a debt and over budget. In fact overspending on a big event can overshadow the joy in the long run.  Instead of the fanciest venue or the most elaborate sit-down dinner, concentrate instead on this piece of advice from David Tutera, a celebrity wedding and party planner  "If a guest can go to a wedding and walk away knowing more about the bride and groom, that's what makes a wedding much more unique." The same goes for any other type of special event. It's about the person, not the party.
The average price of a wedding these days is $22,000, And it's not unheard of to drop $20,000 on a Sweet 16.

Below are a few things to keep in mind on putting together a party on a budget.

• Set aside cash. It's never too early to start saving for the big day. If you can avoid using plastic on a $1,000+ bill, you'll bypass those hefty interest charges. Twelve to 18 months in advance of the shindig, figure out as accurately as you can what it's going to cost you. Divide the total by the number of paychecks you get in a year and start automatically shuttling that much money into savings. You can even open a separate savings account if it'll help you keep your fingers off!
• Go in with your eyes wide open. Whether you're planning a wedding, a bar mitzvah or a 25th anniversary party, "you need to make a conscious choice about whether it's more important to you to spend thousands on the event or save the money for some future financial need," says financial planner Ross Levin. "There isn't necessarily a right or wrong answer, but the decision ought to be intentional."
• Don't be afraid to put on the brakes section. If a voice in the back of your head is starting to say this is getting out of control—listen carefully. (And try not to listen to all those service providers who are encouraging you to go overboard on their specialty alone. Do it with each one and your budget is completely out of whack.) Besides, you don't want to end up resenting the money you spend. Nor do you want to overindulge so much that you, the guest of honor, and all the participants lose site of the real meaning of the milestone you're celebrating. 

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Tips from Oprah

Hosting A Home Party!

Are you hosting a home party and need some guidance? no worries below are a few pointers that can help you.  As a party planner, hosting home parties comes easy but with more detail and work.  I love planning, It's like bringing something together from the bottom up.  I am currently in the process of hosting a graduation party in our back yard... this is so much fun.  I will share pictures and blog about it as soon as this event takes place, but for now here are some tips.

Plan It Out: Your home  dinner party is making it feel worth your guest time and support.  Planning ahead for issues such as if this will be a formal sit down (with place cards and so on) or a simpler cocktail party will be key. This also needs to be expressed on your invitation cards.  This way gusts can decide if they want to (or can) be part of your event. 

Plan your Menu & /or Drinks: Pull together what you're going to serve. This is where keeping things intimate and confined to close friends and relatives can pay off. Knowing what people like (or are restricted to eating) will help you create a spread delectable enough for everyone (or mixed drinks for cocktail parties suitable to every one's tastes). A fun idea is to create a signature drink, that represents the person that you are.

For added inspiration grab a cookbook.

Be Personal When Inviting Gusts: Call your gusts to invite them over the phone (depending on the type of party) or send invitations being sure to use their name.  Places like Facebook are too easy to click away and say no to... people need to feel you're intimately involved so go that extra mile to reach out.  Have people RSVP (or ask for "regrets only") and let them know if your party is a formal sit down or something more informal like a Bar-B-Q on the deck.

Add In Some Extras: Consider giving out favor bags to gusts or create some games so that people can win a favor (this has often been a major highlight for parties... give it a try).  Just keep it light and non-depressing so people have a good time—not focusing on even more dire problems in life. Hire a DJ or get a friend to do it (you wouldn't believe the number of kids out there that can do this from their laptops or iPods!), have dancing or keep it low key (think swank NYC eateries... what do they play?) with Latin Jazz and World Beats. Just a little in the background for ambiance but not too much that it prevents people from talking to one another.

Tell Your Guests Thank You: In most dinner parties it's the host that gets all of the thank you cards, you want to make your guest feel special send them a thank you card. Write it out and pop a stamp on it. This is also a good time to let them know once again how important it was to you to have had share a special moment. 

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Jenner Wedding

Jenner Wedding.

 Brandon Jenner married Leah Felder on the beaches of Kauai.

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, were bridesmaids while the groom’s brother, Brody Jenner, looked on from the front row.

Also in attendance was Brandon’s father, Bruce Jenner, with his wife Kris and the bride’s father, Eagles guitarist Don Felder. 

The bride and groom have their own pop-folk band, Brandon and Leah. They had been engaged for several years. How stunning is the bride.  I am truly loving simple weddings.  

Bridesmaids look beautiful, we are loving the idea of simplicity.

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Simple & Elegant

Simple, Beautiful & Elegant

Alisan Porter married her long time friend Brian Autenrieth. 

The bride looked beautiful, simple, and elegant. Poter wore a vintage- inspired lace wedding dress by R. Mine. 

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg married his long time love Priscilla Chanin a backyard ceremony on Saturday afternoon at his Palo Alto home.

The wedding was a surprise to guests who thought they were celebrating Chan’s graduation from UCSF Medical School.

Chan wore Claire Pettibone’s “Sky Between the Branches” wedding gown, an ivory laser-cut floral dress adorned with matte sequins lined in silk. Beautiful and simple.

How beautiful is the back of this dressed along with the beautiful Tiffany diamond necklace draped down Jessica's back. 

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Destination Wedding Planning

Planning your destination wedding! We are experienced destination wedding planners, and we have put together a quick list on tips in planning your away wedding. We hope that all you bride-to-be find these tips useful.

First thing, research your location, resorts, all-inclusive resorts, flights, cost, hotels and everything. Just as you planning a wedding in your area, there are some pre-planning steps for your away wedding. The most effective way to start is by visiting a travel agency that specializes in destination weddings, they will help answer many questions.

Once you have chosen your destination, take some time to research the culture of where you are getting married, the language, your surroundings, hospital research it all.. 

Weather is a must, not everyone shares the same weather during the same time of year therefore; research temperature, tornado, hurricane season.

Wedding Laws, are different every where specially out of the country. You will need to know what paperwork you need such as, blood work, immunization, marriage license, residency requirements, and  witnesses.  Please note* different countries need different requirements!

Basic but important tip is to be organized, planning a wedding is basically managing a thousand details. Planning a destination wedding doubles the number, so make sure you are set to tackle your plan of action. 

How to maintain everything organized:

• By maintaining file folders
• Keep receipts, record all payments
• Set calendars and stick to them
• Archive e-mails, pictures etc..

We are very loyal to inspirational boards, create your very own board, normally we do this with our clients and they love it. 

If you are unsure about planning your destination wedding, hire a wedding specialist. We are more knowledgeable in what you need.  

Most important is to be happy. Your wedding day, no matter where you celebrate it, overflows with equal  parts emotions and stress. But if you remain focused. It's just about you and your commitment to your future partner.  And that's all that really matters in the long run.

We hope you found some helpful ideas.

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Jessica Simpson Baby Shower Video

Here is the Video of Jessica Simpson elegant baby shower.   We love it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii5iEIsfQzE

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Beyonce Most Beautiful Women In The World

Beyonce,  People Most Beautiful Women In The World.

In the shoot, Beyonce wore this amazing, gorgeous white gown by Marchesa that certainly did her title justice. This dress is gorgeous, but what really stood out is her necklace.  Against her all white dress and her golden skin, the bright blue necklace really made a statement.  The necklace wore on this shoot is from Lorraine Schwartz. This gown can very well be used as a sexy wedding gown!! What do you think?

How amazing does Beyonce look in this video!!

Courtesy of People

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Wedding Day Tips

1. HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER

….or a day-of-coordinator. The key to a stress free wedding day is having a well thought out, realistic schedule and someone there throughout the day who is your advocate. Both of those things are fulfilled by an awesome wedding coordinator.  Brides often say they have a helper of sorts; a mom, relative or friend who is acting as a sort of “coordinator” for the day. Trust me, from experience, no matter how good the intentions are in the beginning, nothing can replace an experienced wedding coordinator. If someone is sharing the role of guest and helper, it’s just not possible to do both roles well. Either they end up helping so much that they don’t get to be a guest and end up missing out on enjoying your day OR they end up getting caught up in being a guest, chatting with all the people who have come from out of town, enjoying the day and losing sight of some of the things that have to be done by someone. Trust me when I say, often the difference between a great wedding day and stressful chaos is having a great wedding coordinator. Elegant Creations, offers 2 planners for your day!

 2. PLAN OUT YOUR WEDDING DAY SCHEDULE

With help from your wedding coordinator. Everything from the time of your ceremony to your hair appointment to the time you plan to cut the cake. I’ve often had couples plan out their entire wedding day only to realize they forgot to allow time for this or that and scramble on the day of to try to make things work. No one wants that kind of stress on their day. Think about these things well ahead of time and ask for help! Professional wedding planners often have invaluable insight into the best way for a wedding day to flow.

3. PLAN FOR THINGS TO TAKE WAY LONGER THAN YOU THINK 

On a Monday or Wednesday it may take you  5 minutes to drive from the ceremony site to the reception site on your own. But trust me when I say, on a Friday or  Saturday evening with your entire bridal party and family, it will take longer. Much much longer.  And the hair appointment that you think will take an hour?  well think again :) One of the most important key to a avoiding stress on a wedding day is allowing for plenty of time for everything to happen. Brides do not  wants to be running around in a hurry on her wedding day. If you think it will take an hour to do your hair, allow two. If you think it will take 10 minutes to drive from one spot to another, allow 30 minutes. The ceremony that you swear will only take 15 minutes? By the time all the guests get seated, you get married and every one gets out of the ceremony site while chatting along the way, it’s usually at least 3 times that long. Bottom line, allow for more time than you think you’d ever need. You’ll probably need it :)

4. ENJOY YOUR DAY

 Enjoy, cherish, love and embrace!!! 

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What To Wear When Attending A Wedding

What To Wear When Attending A Wedding!

Being a Wedding Planner along with a slew of friends getting engaged and/or married, wedding season is definitely upon us!

"I love weddings in the Spring and Summer.. 

Just as wedding ceremonies and receptions differ according to the couple's tastes and culture, there is no one right dress code for a wedding. What you wear to someones wedding depends on a number of things:

1. 
   Does the invitation specify a dress code?
2. If there's no specified dress code, what time of day are the reception and ceremony? For events happening during the day, more casual dress is acceptable.
3. Where is it all happening? If you'll be outdoors in a park or on a beach, opt for flats or wedges instead of heels that will sink into lawns and sand.

Now, I have to say this for the benefit of the socks-with-sandals, casual-or-die crowd: Please do not wear jeans or casual garb to someones wedding. There are so many everyday occasions where jeans are acceptable. Weddings are not everyday occasions. This is a very special day for the happy couple and for the friends and family members who love them. Show some respect for everyone involved and dress appropriately.


Afternoon wedding: Save the sequins and skin-baring numbers for the raucous bachelorette party! Daytime weddings call for something more demure.


Beach wedding: Lucky enough to be going to a destination wedding in a tropical paradise? Show off sun-kissed skin and keep cool with a short draped jersey dress in a bright hue. Flat metallic sandals make walking on sandy beaches a breeze and add glam shine, as do the pearly white polish, a moonstone cocktail ring, and moonstone earrings. Shield your eyes from the sun's rays with a straw fedora, then switch it for a white feathered headband for the evening festivities.


Formal wedding: Formal weddings and evening receptions mean calling out all the stops. A one-shoulder dress is sassy without being too revealing

Wear black or white to a wedding? Ah, the age-old question of whether it's appropriate to wear black or white to someones wedding. I think white is definitely a no-no out of respect for the bride, and while the little black dress is always a safe bet, the LBD can be a bit stale sometimes. Why not go for a patterned dress that combines the two?

Will you be attending a wedding sometime soon, and if so, any idea what you'll be wearing?

Good luck and remember to always look your best :)

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"The Vow" Wedding Dress Details

"The Vow"  have you watched the movie?

How beautiful is Rachel McAdams, wearing a short  pink Betsey Johnson wedding dress in her new movie, “The Vow”. The  flirty dress has ruching at the bodice and floral details on the full skirt. Many stars like Reese Witherspoon and a few other celebs  also wore pink wedding dresses recently. What do you think of the pink gown? Do you like to be unique or would you go with the traditional  look?

For her wedding band style, Rachel, wore a beautiful Lyria Leave wedding band.  The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and has satin finished cascading leaves that strike a balance between strength and beauty. We loved the wedding band.  Gold engagement and wedding bands are becoming popular these days.

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Simple Steps In Planning Your Wedding

Simple Steps In Wedding Planning

Your boyfriend finally became your fiance, congratulations you now have a ring on your finger! now what?  Below are some steps to ease the stress of where and how to start your wedding planning process.  1. Think about what YOU AND YOUR FIANCE want... A little side note* once you announce your engagement, everyone  in your life will all the sudden have an opinion about how to plan your wedding and what it should be like.  Have an idea of how you want your wedding to be hence.. inside/outside, large/small, local/destination, formal/informal. 2. BUDGET - Set a realistic budget.  Be realistic with yourselves and everyone involved in paying for the wedding - it will help avoid the shock when the bill comes after the wedding. Your budget will help you determine the number of guests as well. 3. Guest List - Start the guest list. This means  you and your fiance should start your own list, then you can follow by asking your parents to put together their list... it is okay to give them some guidelines, if you want them to have 50 people tell them 40, you will be their hero when you let them have extra guests.  4. Wedding Organizer-  Start your wedding organizer - get a binder and make dividers for each section on your budget. Create your own check list and use them as your dividers.  5. Date & Location - You will need to choose these before you can move forward. Make sure you have spent time on #1 on this list - the venue will dictate what your wedding is really like. The time of year will dictate a lot of things on the budget (avoid June-September if you're trying to save money).  Once these steps are completed, you are well on your way to continue planning your special day your dream wedding.  Next step should be choosing your wedding party, the dress etc.. take it step by step this will allow you to enjoy the wedding planning. From your, Event Specialist

Gossip Girl, Queen B. Royal Wedding

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Gossip Girl’s Royal Wedding

On Monday, Gossip Girl‘s ‘Queen B’ Blair Waldorf becomes … a princess. It’s the royal wedding the whole Upper East Side is talking about — and we have an exclusive sneak peek!

In the clip above, costume designer Eric Daman talks about creating TV land’s very own royal wedding, and selecting a stunning Vera Wang gown. “[It's] so couture but has that old-world feeling to it that makes sense for who Blair Waldorf is, becoming the Princess of Monaco,” he explains. “I think what the wedding is going to look like is going to set the bar for what the 100th episode is.”

That’s right — Monday’s wedding episode also happens to be the show’s milestone 100th. And in that time, Daman estimates the cast has gone through a seriously staggering number of costume changes. Click to find out how many — and see Waldorf walk down the aisle. 

courtesy of people

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Your Wedding & The Weather!

It's your wedding day, and snow is littering the ground outside...  Let's not panic. Allowing stress to take over  will just make everything take longer and this will take away the excitement of your special day.  Bad weather can cause any bride to go into panic. My winter brides face a little more of a challenge when planning their wedding. So, I thought I’d share a few tips:

1. Travel time – Even if your wedding is on a Saturday or Sunday in the winter, we all know what snow can do to the roads. Adding extra time to allot for bad weather can save you much stress on your wedding day. 
2. Vendors - Make a list of possible changes that might need to be made due to the change in weather. Include a list of your vendor numbers and have this list on hand and ready, if need be. i.e limo driver, marriage venue, reception hall, photographer, officiant etc..
3. Roads- Have your maid-of- honor or your wedding planner (if you have one) monitoring the traffic on route to your venue. This will help you to arrive on time or know ahead of time if alternate route is needed.
4. Safety-Call the venue to make sure that the entrance that you will be walking up is clear of any snow or ice. Do not forget to ask them to put appropriate amounts of salt in various areas so that your guests are safe.
5. Photos before sun down –  Many brides that are planning their weddings in the summer... forgetting the sun goes down hours earlier in the winter, so taking photos after the ceremony outside isn't possible.  You might want to see each other before the ceremony. Seeing each other before the ceremony, can help in getting the the fun photos  with the right amount of light needed.
6. Embrace winter – Get matching scarves and hats for all the bridesmaids, those photos can be so much fun! Also, if you get a shawl or cape, get one that isn’t white as it will blend right in with the dress. Instead, choose an accent color. If you get lucky and it snows, the photos will be fantastic – but, make sure to bring an umbrella so you hair doesn't get wet.

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13 Things To Think And Change In This New Year

1. Honor your health. Make time every day to tend to your body, mind and spirit.

2. Start! Do it now.

3. Thoughts are things. Are you creating the life you want?

4. Speak your word. Mean it.

5. Love is the basis for everything. Love yourself best and first. Then sprinkle freely!

6. We all have choices. Choose what is right for you while respecting others.

7. Show up! Be present.

8. Have fun! Smile. Laugh. Play. Celebrate.

9. Give. Be generous. There is plenty for everyone.

10. Jump. Risk it. Action banishes fear.

11. Release what you don’t need or it will slow you down.

12. Be grateful. Give thanks.

13. Believe in good things. Have faith!



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